Usain Bolt’s track and field legacy? Untouchable. Even seven years after retirement, the Jamaican sprinting legend still holds the world records for the 100-meter and 200-meter and bagged eight Olympic golds across four editions. He didn’t just dominate—he put Jamaican athletics on the map in a way that still resonates today. So, you’d think Bolt would be getting nothing but love and respect, right?

Well, according to him, that’s not exactly the case. On October 1st, Bolt posted a pic on Instagram, proudly holding a trophy, flaunting his achievements for Jamaica. But the caption? Had fans talking! His cryptic message seemed to take aim at those questioning his loyalty to his homeland.

Bolt wrote, “They are banking on the country’s youth love for his country. But ask yourself, do they love their country or themselves🤷🏿‍♂️ not from a normal place?” Fans, as you’d expect, rallied behind the sprinting icon, praising him for speaking out. Some were a little confused about exactly who he was calling out, but they were firmly Team Bolt regardless.

Usain Bolt was on a serious venting spree on October 1st, posting a barrage of cryptic posts on X as well that had everyone guessing. Starting with the same line that grabbed everyone’s attention on IG: “They banking on the country youth love for his country..” Clearly, something had Bolt feeling some type of way. But that wasn’t all—he dropped more puzzling posts like, “Time longer than rope… remember that,” and even called out “Fake news 📰.”

If that wasn’t mysterious enough, he also shared a link to his music video, “Cryptic World,” which only added to the intrigue. The tweets left fans speculating about what exactly had the sprinting legend so riled up. But one thing’s for sure—when Usain speaks, people listen. So his supporters didn’t hesitate to rally behind him online.

As the mystery lingers, fans stand in support of Usain Bolt

On social media, fans were certain that whatever Usain Bolt felt this way had to be a solid reason for it. One user chimed in, “Yes, bolt, speak up. We, the people of Jamaica, have your back.👏 you’ve done so much for this country than they ever will. ‘Themselves’ they never and will never care about us.” That right there shows how much admiration people still have for Usain Bolt. He didn’t just break records—he put Jamaica on the global sports map.

His 9.58-second world record in the 100m? It’s become a legendary tale, with only a handful coming close to breaking it even over a decade later. Another user jumped in with, “Sometimes silence is not the solution 👏” encouraging Bolt to keep his social media rant going. And let’s be real—it was working. More and more people were starting to wonder what sparked the fastest man alive’s fury. Oh, and this all happened while Bolt was caught in the middle of another drama finally wrapping up!

Remember when $13 million mysteriously vanished from Bolt’s account in Jamaica’s Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL)? That’s been hanging over his head for two years. Fast forward to now, and SSL has announced plans to reimburse investors, including Bolt, who’s set to get back his hard-earned cash. According to Caribbean Life, SSL is trying to claw back its reputation after losing a chunk of its staff and nearly collapsing. They’ve promised to pay out over $30 million to more than 200 clients.

SSL is in full damage-control mode, and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) has made it clear they expect this payout to happen pronto. Fans are now urging Bolt to speak his truth. One even said, “Expose the country, the injustice must be exposed.” Another fan summed up the gravity of it all, saying, “This is a very LOUD statement from our Legend and National Treasure😢 Who feels it knows😢.” The fact that someone like Usain Bolt—a national hero—feels unappreciated? That’s definitely worrying.

While no one’s exactly sure what’s behind Usain Bolt’s cryptic posts, it’s clear whatever it is, it’s serious. Hopefully, the issue gets resolved soon, because the world’s fastest man deserves nothing less than respect.